Fondazione Piero Manzoni has donated a set of publications about his work and legacy to the National Library.

Piero Manzoni (1933–1963) was an Italian artist known for his ironic approach to art. Piero Manzoni (1933–1963) was an Italian artist known for his ironic approach to art. His work partially anticipated the efforts of some later artists, especially the Arte Povera direction, which arose in Italy in the late 1960s and was based on the use of common materials and criticism of consumer society and the commercialization of art.

Manzoni became famous for his experimental works, which often challenged conventional ideas about art and its value. The most famous example is his Merda d'artista series Manzoni became famous for his experimental works, which often challenged conventional ideas about art and its value. The most famous example is his Merda d'artista series. 

This act provocatively responded to the questions of the value and authenticity of a work of art. Another of his works was a series of inflated red, white or blue balloons called Artist's Breath This act provocatively responded to the questions of the value and authenticity of a work of art. Another of his works was a series of inflated red, white or blue balloons called Artist's Breath.

Fondazione Piero Manzoni deals with the archiving, documentation and cataloging of Manzoni's works, ensuring their authenticity and providing support for exhibitions and publications dedicated to his work. It also supports research and study on Manzoni's life and work to help the public better understand his contribution to modern art. The foundation deals with the archiving, documentation and cataloging of Manzoni's works, ensuring their authenticity and providing support for exhibitions and publications dedicated to his work. It also supports research and study on Manzoni's life and work to help the public better understand his contribution to modern art.

In addition, Fondazione Piero Manzoni aims to expand knowledge about contemporary art through collaboration with museums, galleries and other memory institutions. In addition, Fondazione Piero Manzoni aims to expand knowledge about contemporary art through collaboration with museums, galleries and other memory institutions.

Some of the donateed publications:

  • F. Gilberti, Piero Manzoni, Corraini Edizioni, Mantova, 2014. (italian)
  • AZIMUT/H. Continuity and Newness, exhibition catalogue, (Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venezia, 20 September 2014 - 19 January 2015), Marsilio Editori, Venezia, 2015. (English)
  • G. Pautasso, Piero Manzoni. Divorare l’arte, Mondadori Electa, Milano, 2015. (Italian)
  • Piero Manzoni. Nuovi studi, curated by R. Pasqualino di Marineo, Carlo Cambi Editore, Poggibonsi (SI), 2017. (Italian)
  • Piero Manzoni. The twin paintings, curated by R. Pasqualino di Marineo, Hauser & Wirth Publishers/Fondazione Piero Manzoni, Zurich, 2017. (English)
  • R. Perna, Piero Manzoni e Roma, Mondadori Electa, Milano, 2017. (Italian)
  • Solo. Piero Manzoni, curated by G. L. Marcone, exhibition catalogue, (Museo del 900, Firenze, 17 September - 13 December 2018), Carlo Cambi Editore, Poggibonsi (SI), 2018. (Italian)
  • F. Pola, Piero Manzoni and ZERO. A European Creative Region, Mondadori Electa, Milano, 2018. (English)
  • Manzoni in Holland, curated by C. Huizing, exhibition catalogue, (Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Schiedam, 16 February - 2 June 2019), nai010 publishers / Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Rotterdam, 2019. (Dutch/English)
  • F. Gualdoni, Piero Manzoni. An Artist’s Life, Gagosian, New York, 2019. (English)
  • P. Manzoni, Piero Manzoni. Writings on Art, a cura di G. L. Marcone, Hauser & Wirth Publishers, Zürich, 2019. (English)
  • Merda d’artista Künstlerscheisse Merde d’artiste Artist’s Shit, curated by R. Pasqualino di Marineo, Carlo Cambi Editore, Poggibonsi (SI), 2021. (Italian/English/French/German)
  • “Caro Hans...”. Il carteggio con Hans Sonnenberg (1958-1963), curated by P. Campiglio, Abscondita, Milano, 2022. (Italian)
  • Relazioni (im)possibili. Il fil rouge da Piero Manzoni a oggi, curated by R. Pasqualino di Marineo, D. Martinelli, exhibition catalogue, (Museo della Stampa - Centro studi stampatori Ebrei, Soncino, 24 June - 1 October 2023), Museo della Stampa, Soncino, 2023. (Italian/English)
  • G. Sergio, Blow-up. Piero Manzoni e l’esplosione dei nuovi media, Electa, Milano, 2024. (Italian)